Andy Heyward

Biography

Andrew Bernard Heyward (born February 19, 1949) is the former Chairman and CEO of DIC Entertainment, an animation production company.[1] He is currently CEO of Genius Brands International.

Career Overview

Andy Heyward has 53 screen credits in a career dating back to 1983. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Inspector Gadget (Animated) Collection with 3 titles. Signature works include Captain Planet and the Planeteers, Inspector Gadget, Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For: Production
Gender: male
Known Credits: 53
Birth Date: 1949-02-19 00:00:00
Birth Place: New York City, New York

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

Inspector Gadget (Animated) Collection (3 titles)
Inspector Gadget Collection (2 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

Michael Maliani (3 collaborations)
Scott Menville (2 collaborations)
Jean Chalopin (2 collaborations)
Phil Harnage (2 collaborations)
Garry Chalk (2 collaborations)
Philip Maurice Hayes (2 collaborations)
Tec Manalac (2 collaborations)
Robby London (2 collaborations)
Ted Turner (1 collaborations)
Joey Dedio (1 collaborations)

Credits

production (38 credits)
- Stan Lee
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  2023
- Madeline in Tahiti
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  2007
- 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  2004
- Strawberry Shortcake
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  - Let's Dance (2007) ... executive producer production
  
  - Everybody Dance (2007) ... executive producer production
  
  - Queen for a Day (2007) ... executive producer production
  
  - Mind your Manners (2007) ... executive producer production
  
  - Piece of Cake! (2006) ... executive producer production
  
  2003
- Inspector Gadget 2
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  2003
- Groove Squad
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  2002
- Stargate Infinity
  
  producer
  
  production
  
  - The Long Haul (2003) ... producer production
  
  - The Illustrated Stacey (2003) ... producer production
  
  - Big Mistake (2003) ... producer production
  
  - The Natural (2003) ... producer production
  
  - Feet of Clay (2003) ... producer production
  
  2002
- Evolution: The Animated Movie
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  2002
- Monster Mash
  
  producer
  
  production
  
  2000
- Madeline: Lost in Paris
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  1999
- Inspector Gadget
  
  producer
  
  production
  
  1999
- Meet the Deedles
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  1998
- A Christmas Carol
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  1997
- Extreme Dinosaurs
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  - Holiday on Ice (1997) ... executive producer production
  
  - Medusasaur (1997) ... executive producer production
  
  - The Mysterious Island of Dr. Monstromo (1997) ... executive producer production
  
  - A Bone to Pick (1997) ... executive producer production
  
  - The Extreme Files (1997) ... executive producer production
  
  1997
- Gabola the Great
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  1997
- Sonic Christmas Blast
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  1996
- Siegfried and Roy: Masters of the Impossible
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  1996
- A Hollywood Hounds Christmas
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  1994
- Double Dragon: The Shield of Shadow Khan
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  1994
- Where on Earth Is Carmen Sandiego?
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  - Can You Ever Go Home Again? (2) (1999) ... executive producer production
  
  - Can You Ever Go Home Again? (1) (1998) ... executive producer production
  
  - Cupid Sandiego (1998) ... executive producer production
  
  - Timing is Everything (1998) ... executive producer production
  
  - Retribution (3): Maelstrom's Revenge (1998) ... executive producer production
  
  1994
- Alvin and the Chipmunks: Alvin's Christmas Carol
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  1993
- Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog
  
  producer
  
  production
  
  - Hero of the Year (1993) ... producer production
  
  - The Robots' Robot (1993) ... producer production
  
  - Tails' Tale (1993) ... producer production
  
  - Fast and Easy (1993) ... producer production
  
  - Robo-Ninjas (1993) ... producer production
  
  1993
- Defenders of Dynatron City
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  1992
- Christmas Reindeer Tales
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  1991
- A Christmas Adventure
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  1991
- Super Mario World
  
  producer
  
  production
  
  - Mama Luigi (1991) ... producer production
  
  - A Little Learning (1991) ... producer production
  
  - The Yoshi Shuffle (1991) ... producer production
  
  - Rock TV (1991) ... producer production
  
  - Gopher Bash (1991) ... producer production
  
  1991
- Captain Planet and the Planeteers
  
  producer
  
  production
  
  - 101 Mutations (1996) ... producer production
  
  - Greed Is the Word (1996) ... producer production
  
  - Delta Gone (1996) ... producer production
  
  - Never the Twain Shall Meet (1996) ... producer production
  
  - Twelve Angry Animals (1996) ... producer production
  
  1990
- Swamp Thing
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  - That's a Wrap (1993) ... executive producer production
  
  - Heart of the Mantis (1993) ... executive producer production
  
  - Swamp of Dreams (1993) ... executive producer production
  
  - Romancing Arcane (1993) ... executive producer production
  
  - Heart of Stone (1993) ... executive producer production
  
  1990
- Archie: To Riverdale and Back Again
  
  co-executive producer
  
  production
  
  1990
- Little Golden Book Land
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  1989
- Barbie and the Sensations: Rockin' Back to Earth
  
  producer
  
  production
  
  1987
- Dennis the Menace
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  1987
- Meet Julie
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  1987
- The Littles: Liberty and the Littles
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  1986
- Rainbow Brite and the Star Stealer
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  1985
- Here Come the Littles
  
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  1985
- The Care Bears
  
  - The Girl Who Called Wolf (1985) ... producer production
  
  - The Cloud Worm (1985) ... producer production
  
  - The Old Man and the Lighthouse (1985) ... producer production
  
  - Wedding Bells (1985) ... producer production
  
  - Drab City (1985) ... producer production
  
  1985
- Inspector Gadget
  
  producer
  
  production
  
  - Gadget and the Red Rose (1985) ... producer production
  
  - Gadget and Old Lace (1985) ... producer production
  
  - Gadget Meets the Clan (1985) ... producer production
  
  - Gadget's Clean Sweep (1985) ... producer production
  
  - Gadget's Roma (1985) ... producer production
  
  1983
directing (5 credits)
- SpacePOP: Princess Power
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2017
- Trollz: A Hair A-Faire the Movie
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2008
- Trollz: Hair Over Heels the Movie
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2007
- Trollz: Best Friends for Life - the Movie
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2005
- Trollz: Magic of the Five the Movie
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2005
writing (6 credits)
- Inspector Gadget's Biggest Caper Ever
  
  characters
  
  writing
  
  2005
- Inspector Gadget 2
  
  characters
  
  writing
  
  2003
- Inspector Gadget's Last Case
  
  characters
  
  writing
  
  2002
- Inspector Gadget
  
  characters
  
  writing
  
  1999
- Inspector Gadget Saves Christmas
  
  characters
  
  writing
  
  1992
- Mario's Magic Carpet
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  1989
actors (1 credits)
- Inspector Gadget
  Mr. D.I.C. - Party Guest
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1999
crew (1 credits)
- A Hollywood Hounds Christmas
  
  creative consultant
  
  crew
  
  1994
creators (2 credits)
- Lady Lovely Locks and the Pixietails
  
  creator
  
  creators
  
  1987
- Inspector Gadget
  
  creator
  
  creators
  
  1983